Clients are commonly under the misconception that Macs don’t get viruses, or at least not PC viruses. That was true back in the days of the “I’m a Mac” ad. In 2018, that simply isn’t true.

In 2016, Mac malware (the general category for things like viruses, trojans etc.) grew by almost 75% according to this article. I suspect 2017 report will show even more growth in that area. One unique way Macs can get infected is through an iOS app. This article explains one unique attack vector: a free app. It’s getting so dangerous, that companies will write custom Mac malware for you.

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Dave Greenbaum aka DoctorDave or incorrectly Dr. Dave does computer repair in Lawrence, KS as well as doing computer repair in Topeka, KS. He's been making "mouse calls" since 1990 and shares his thoughts on various topics here on his blog. If you arrived here directly, make sure to visit the main DoctorDave web site to learn all about Dave and the many services he offers.